TOLWORTH GIRLS' SCHOOL AND CENTRE FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION in Kingston upon Thames, Surbiton

Education Centre Information: Tolworth Girls' School and Centre for Continuing Education:

Establishment Type:Foundation School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Closed
Local Authority: Kingston upon Thames
Reason Establishment Closed: Academy Converter
Establishment Close Date: 31/07/2011
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: None
Total Pupils: 1314
Number of boys: 30
Number of girls: 1284
Admissions: Modern
Age Range: 11-18
Gender: Girls
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Background:

Built in 1932 close to Tolworth, the buildings of Tolworth Girls' School have been extended, and now include a new mathematics and light-technology block, a new English block, a media studies studio and a library. The library has open access at all times, and there are also two learning resource centres and three computer rooms. The school'shares a site with facilities including squash courts and a gym. Tolworth also has art, ceramics and textiles studios, a drama and dance workshop, a music suite and a senior student common room, while the science and technology area has benefited from recent government funding. New facilities include photography studio. School raises more than £10,000 a year for range of charities. The school has full enrichment programme, including healthy snacks', self-defence, puppetry. Extensive range of school visits at home and abroad. Part of British Council's Comenius project. All pupils may learn two foreign languages and the full range of humanities subjects. Sports and leisure activities include basketball, tennis, athletics, hockey, football, trampolining and netball. The school has been awarded Specialist Technology College Status; Schools Curriculum Award (2000); Investor in People Status (2002); DfES Achievement Award (2002, 2003); Leading Edge Status (2004); Training School Status (2003). 'Learning: through personal growth, extending horizons and high aspirations. Personal growth: through independent thought, empowerment to make sensible choices. Relationships: through showing mutual respect, equal opportunities and empathy. Valuing self: through self-awareness, self-esteem, self-confidence and commitment to giving of one's best. Valuing community: through active participation and partnership between home and school'.